News & Insights
Our team regularly shares insights on market developments, regulatory considerations, and broader financial themes. These perspectives reflect our experience and our commitment to staying informed in a changing environment.
Why Professional Investors Watch Contagion, Even When Nothing Is Wrong
Most market disruptions remain isolated: the challenge for investors is recognising the small num...
Can a Currency Be Global Without Global Trust?
The international role of the Chinese renminbi has become an increasingly prominent topic in glob...
Are Investors Buying America Or Simply Buying the World’s Best Businesses?
For much of the past decade, investing in the United States has felt less like a tactical decisio...
The New Geography of Wealth: Why Asia’s Richest Markets Are Expanding Fast
Asia’s wealth story is no longer just about rising affluence; it is increasingly about capi...
Why Did Global Wealth Creation Move From Hong Kong to Silicon Valley?
On the surface, the last twenty years look like a simple market story: the United States emerged ...
APAC Wealth Is Growing, But Is It Properly Structured?
For Asia-Pacific’s wealthy investors, uncertainty is no longer a market phase to endure. I...
Why Cultural Risk Is Becoming Harder for Global Investors to Ignore in APAC
Many multinational companies now view APAC as central to long-term growth. China, South Korea, Ja...
Global Government Debt Has Reached $111tn. What Does That Mean for Investors?
Governments have always borrowed, and in many cases, debt has funded the infrastructure, stabilit...
The Cost of Comfort: What Happens When the Market Backstop Shrinks?
For more than a decade, markets have operated with an increasingly powerful assumption: when stre...
Oil’s Long-Term Price Outlook: Less About Scarcity, More About Strategy
For APAC investors, oil has always been more than a commodity price. It feeds into inflation, cur...
Borrowed Confidence: Why Asia Cannot Simply Copy Wall Street’s Market Reflex
US equities have repeatedly recovered from shocks, but Hong Kong and APAC investors should be car...
Thematic Roadmap: Why the Best Opportunities Sit Outside Consensus
A recent Barclays “2035 Thematic Roadmap”, that maps 150 global trends by likelihood ...
In Fast-Moving Tech, Fundamentals Matter More – Not Less
Markets have a habit of treating new technologies as reset points - moments when the old rules no...
When Stability Becomes Conditional: A New Era for Dollar Debt
Markets are not defined by who owns them, but by who is forced to act at the margin - and in US T...
The Most Dangerous Moment in Markets: When No One Disagrees
When the last sceptic capitulates, the cycle is usually closer to the end than the beginning. Th...
APAC’s High-Growth Story: Opportunity Abounds But So Does Complexity
The latest FT-Statista High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2026 ranking offers a compelling snapsh...
Data Centres: The New Strategic Infrastructure Risk
For much of the twentieth century, national security planning focused on protecting physical infr...
Why Energy Stability Matters for Long-Term Capital
Energy security is quietly becoming one of the more important variables in global asset allocatio...
How Japan’s Halo Trade Is Shaping Global Investment
Artificial intelligence is forcing investors to rethink some of their most deeply held assumption...
The Psychology of Capital: What High-Savings Societies Mean for APAC Markets
Asia is home to some of the highest household savings rates in the world. In several major econo...
Is Gold Really an Effective Hedge?
Gold has long occupied a unique position in institutional portfolios. However, unlike equities, b...
Asia Watches Closely: Could Prediction Markets Become Finance’s Next Frontier?
From Vegas to volatility hedges, what happens when gambling meets the markets? Once a curiosity ...
Why It Now Takes a Thicker Needle to Burst a Bubble
If you’ve been around markets long enough, you’ll have noticed something uncomfortabl...
Does business travel indicate stronger capital flows in APAC?
Ten years ago, business travel didn’t tell you much. People travelled because they had to, ...
Why Trump’s Trade Tactics Are Now a Permanent Market Threat
What began as a routine Arctic training mission involving a small cohort of European troops has t...
When the Index Becomes the Risk: How Markets Got Hijacked by Their Own Heroes
For decades, investors have turned to broad market indices as shorthand for diversification. The...
Copper, Water, Control: The New Asset Class
Copper, lithium, and now water are becoming strategic assets in a world rethinking physical suppl...
America Inc’s Confidence Crisis: When CEOs Exit, What Happens Next?
The quiet signal behind a loud trend. Across boardrooms in the U.S., something unusual is happeni...
What Would Peter Lynch Think of Your AI Portfolio?
In an age of crypto coins, AI ETFs and thematic investing at speed, one old-school voice may be m...
The Illusion of Control: How Over-Managing Portfolios Creates Hidden Risks
In markets where headlines change by the hour, many investors fall into a familiar trap - the nee...
If the Next Rate Move Depends on a Vote, Is It Still Monetary Policy?
Financial markets pride themselves on being rational. Data in, pricing out - clean, clinical, obj...
Can Dinosaurs Really Dance? Nokia’s Third Reinvention Puts That to the Test
In the fast-moving world of tech, reinvention is often talked about but rarely executed well. The...
Seeking Balance: Why Correlated and Uncorrelated Returns Matter in Today’s Portfolios
We know that the financial market moves at a lightning-fast pace, but even the portfolio puzzle i...
Has the Rise of AI Killed the Short Seller or Just Delayed the Inevitable?
When Michael Burry - made famous by The Big Short - revealed he was betting against Palantir and ...
Local Insight or Global Oversight: Rethinking Diversification
In the APAC region, investors often pride themselves on deep local market knowledge. Whether it&...
Japan’s Market Comeback: From Bubble to Breakthrough
For over three decades, Japan's Nikkei 225 was the poster child for how long it can take a st...
West to East: Why Global Trade is Pivoting to APAC
As geopolitical tensions tighten and trade alliances fracture, a new chapter in global economic s...
Gunslingers to Gatekeepers: How Tech and Regulation Have Rewired the Professional Trader
Once Mavericks, but now monitored more closely than ever, how has the life of a professional trad...
Why China’s Post-Property Pivot Could Be Good News for Global Investors
For more than two decades, China’s property sector stood at the heart of its economic expan...
Has Gold Finally Earned Its Seat at the Asset Allocation Table?
For decades, gold has flirted with portfolio fame, serving as a hedge here and a crisis play ther...
South Korea’s Governance Reboot: Is This the Next Japan Moment?
South Korea’s equity markets are back in the spotlight. With the Kospi up more than 40% yea...
Is the $100k H‑1B Fee the Start of a New IT Sector Reset?
The Indian IT sector, long considered one of the country’s most stable growth engines, just...
Capital, Chips & Control: How APAC Sovereigns Are Powering the AI Age
In the global race for AI dominance, it’s no longer just venture capitalists and tech giant...
Futures & Options: Strategic Leverage and Insurance in a Post-Alpha World
In the increasingly complex world of institutional investing, capital efficiency, risk asymmetry,...
Comprehensive Global Trade Execution with Real APAC Expertise
In today’s high-speed, high-stakes financial environment, seamless, multi-asset execution a...
The Picks and Shovels Strategy in the Digital Age
In the 1800s, tens of thousands rushed to California, dreaming of gold, but few struck it rich. H...
Fragile Frontier to Global Growth Engine: 70 Years of APAC Through Investors Eyes
The way global investors view the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has changed dramatically over the pa...
APAC’s AI & Tech Boom: Riding the Wave Without Losing Your Balance
Across APAC, the hottest trades of 2025 have a common theme: AI, EVs, and semiconductors. From Ta...
Asia’s Trade Surveillance Dilemma: Could T+1 and Real‑Time Settlement Erode Oversight
Across Asia-Pacific, settlement cycles are accelerating in ways that could redefine how markets f...
Arbitrage in the Crosshairs: Has the Age-Old Practice Crossed a Regulatory Rubicon?
For centuries, arbitrage has been one of finance’s most celebrated - and often misunderstoo...
Are Safe Havens Just Self-Fulfilling Prophecies?
When markets tremble and headlines scream uncertainty, investors do what they’ve done for c...
Crypto and Banking: The New Race for Survival in the US and Beyond
Cryptocurrency companies are accelerating their push into the traditional US banking sector, a mo...
The Next Black Swan? Five Future Shockwaves Investors Shouldnt Ignore
Financial history is littered with moments that seemed unimaginable - until they happened. From t...
Mindsets and Markets: Why Continents See Investment Risk Differently
Imagine three drivers approaching a winding mountain road. One inches along, foot hovering over t...
War Fatigue on Wall Street: Why Markets Shrug Off Middle East Turmoil
In decades past, the spectre of Middle East conflict sent shockwaves through global markets. Oil ...
Is Islamic FinTech in Southeast Asia Ripe for Investment?
As Southeast Asia’s financial ecosystem digitalises, a quietly powerful trend is gaining mo...
Why Technology Investment in APAC Isn’t Slowing Down, It’s Just Warming Up
As global investors seek new growth frontiers, one region continues to command attention: the Asi...
Rebalancing the Passive Playbook: The Rise of Equal-Weighted Tracker Funds
For decades, passive investors followed a simple logic: track the index, accept market cap weight...
Timing Is Alpha: Why Your Body Clock Could Be the Edge You’re Ignoring
In the world of professional investing, where margins are thin and milliseconds matter, any edge ...
Green in Name Only: The Hidden Arbitrage in Global ESG Regulation
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing has become a pillar of modern capital alloca...
Accelerate or Regulate? How Global Markets Are Striking the Innovation Balance
As technology races forward, spanning digital assets, artificial intelligence, and tokenised fina...
Debt, Dominance and Disruption: Can the Euro Challenge the Dollar’s Global Supremacy?
The US dollar has long stood as the undisputed pillar of global finance. But in 2025, that suprem...
Grey Wave Rising: How Asia’s Ageing Population is Shaping Global Investment Trends
Demographics may not grab headlines like AI or cryptocurrencies, but for serious investors, the m...
Trade Tariffs: What Happens When the World Looks Inward
Imagine a world where every country pulls up the drawbridge. Borders harden, and exports grind to...
Markets Fear Uncertainty More Than Bad News
Ask any seasoned investor what rattles markets the most, and they’ll likely say it's no...
Rethinking Global Ties: Hong Kong’s Long Game
As the global investment landscape enters a period of recalibration, a striking divergence in str...
Inside GIS HK’s Expansive Market Coverage Strategy
In a world where capital never sleeps, GIS HK empowers professional investors to trade globally w...
From Wall Street to the East: Is the APAC Mega-Merger Wave Coming?
After a relatively quiet period, merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the U.S. has surged...
The Digital Yuan: Ushering in a New Era of Financial Innovation in China?
In a world rapidly shifting toward digital solutions, the emergence of central bank digital curre...
The BRICS Currency Threat: Is the Dollar’s Reign Coming to an End?
For decades, the US dollar has been the undisputed King of global finance, underpinning trade, in...
Turning Fear into Fortune: How the VIX (Fear Index) Can Reveal Opportunities
In the world of investing, fear and greed dictate market movements, often more than fundamentals....
How Do APAC Investment Markets Compare to European and US Counterparts?
The investment world is shifting rapidly, with APAC investment markets emerging as a formidable f...
Advanced Investment Considerations for HNWIs in APAC
The APAC region has seen a remarkable surge in high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) over the past d...
The Evolution of Private Equity in the Far East: Sensible Growth or Hidden Risks?
Private Equity (PE) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has entered a transformative phase. Long se...
Frontier Markets: A High-Risk, High-Reward Opportunity for Expert Investors
For investors seeking outsized returns, frontier markets present an enticing but complex opportun...
Why Hong Kong Is Central to Global Investment Strategies in Asia-Pacific
Hong Kong has long been a beacon of stability and opportunity in the fast-evolving world of inter...
Unearthing Asia-Pacific’s Investment Evolution: From Tradition to Innovation
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has been a powerhouse of economic transformation, boasting a dynam...
Foreign Ownership in Real Estate: Investment or Exploitation?
Foreign ownership of real estate in countries like Australia and New Zealand has sparked fierce d...
Singapore Surpasses Expectations with 4% Growth in 2024
In his inaugural New Year message as Prime Minister on December 31, 2024, Lawrence Wong announced...
Frontier Markets in APAC: A Strategic Opportunity for Sophisticated Investors
Frontier markets in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are emerging as compelling opportunities for d...
Investment Opportunities in APAC for 2025: Navigating Growth and Challenges
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is set for a transformative year in 2025, with economic policies, ...
Contrasting Investment Mentalities: Far East vs. UK Strategies for High-End Investors
Investment strategies vary significantly across regions, influenced by cultural, economic, and hi...
Your Gateway to Seamless Trade Execution and Secure Custody in Hong Kong
At Global Investment Strategy HK Limited, we pride ourselves on being more than just a prime brok...
Crypto vs. Gold: Which Holds the Key in Inflationary Times?
As inflation starts to re-emerge, again rippling through economies worldwide, investors...
The Importance of a Global Investment Strategy Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
In an increasingly interconnected world, a global investment strategy has become essential for na...
Will the U.S. Economy Face a Recession in 2025?
As 2024 draws to a close, economists and policymakers are discussing whether the U.S. economy wil...
The US Dollar’s Influence on APAC Economies
For many APAC economies, the US dollar is a critical component of financial stability. Its role i...
Foreign Investment: A Catalyst for Growth in APAC’s Investment Markets
Foreign investment has become a vital driver in APAC markets, supporting economic growth, financi...
The Rise of APAC as a Financial Powerhouse
Over the last 50 years, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has transformed into a global financial po...
SEC Approves Bitcoin ETF Options: Implications for Institutional Investors and Global Crypto Hubs
In a pivotal move, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted accelerated appr...
How Financial Markets Are Dominating Commodity Prices: The Case of Oil
In the world of commodities, we often expect prices to be driven by supply and demand. Yet, this ...
How Hong Kong’s support for bitcoin and crypto could benefit the region
Hong Kong has increasingly positioned itself as a supportive environment for Bitcoin and cryptocu...
APAC’s role in shaping global investment trends
Over the last few decades, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has undergone a profound transformation...
Interesting facts about investment markets
The Internet has undoubtedly enhanced investors' knowledge, allowing them access to informati...
Sharia-compliant investment in Southeast Asia
While many people associate Sharia with traditional Muslim laws, it is now a significant contribu...
Distressed Debt and Credit Market Arbitrage
During the pandemic, there was uncertainty and confusion in equal measures. As we know, markets f...
Risk Management in Large-Scale Trade Execution
The topic of risk management in large-scale trade execution can be relatively complex, but it can...
Advanced portfolio construction and risk management for high-net-worth individuals
Whether or not you are a high-net-worth individual, it's still important to structure your po...
What is the Trump Bet?
In recent weeks, you may have seen mention of the "Trump Bet", which first emerged in 2...
Small-Cap vs. Large-Cap Strategies in APAC: Finding the Right Balance
As the APAC economy continues to grow, accounting for approximately 39% of global GDP, there are ...
Why is crypto seen as a hedge against inflation and recession?
As unemployment data from the US disappointed the market, putting investors into a tailspin, all ...
The broader importance of global investment services
As with so many investment services and opportunities in the modern era, we often take the import...
What have we learned after the CrowdStrike IT update debacle?
As companies and institutions continue to recover from the weekend global IT outage, very few peo...
Frontier Markets in the APAC region
Since the US subprime mortgage sector crashed in 2008, global financial markets have experienced ...
The growing influence of quantitative finance
The growing influence of quantitative finance As the term suggests, quantitative finance...
What is low latency execution in the world of investment?
Before we discuss low latency execution in more detail, it's important to understand the term...
Understanding Risk Tolerance
Whatever type of investment you are considering, it all boils down to one thing: risk and reward....
What are the main factors which dictate corporate bond price movements?
Recently, we have seen a significant increase in demand for corporate bonds as investors look to ...
What are the most common red flags for investors?
As an investor, it's important to inject a degree of reality into your investment decisions a...
Investing in APAC Smart Agriculture Technology
While FinTech tends to grab the investment headlines, there is an ongoing revolution in smart agr...
Is the digital revolution the pinnacle of economic development?
The rate at which technology is developing today is frightening. As someone put it, we are develo...
If you think FinTech is a recent concept, you may need to think again!
To many people, FinTech is a modern concept that emerged as a consequence of the Internet. Howeve...
Sustainability trends in the APAC region for 2024
It is no secret that the APAC region is often at the forefront of emerging technologies and inves...
Could US secondary mortgage market move rescue the economy?
If we look back to the subprime mortgage crisis of 2008, which prompted a worldwide financial cri...
How do quantitative investment strategies work?
It is no secret that technology now plays an integral part in investment strategies and even the ...
Is tokenisation the ultimate financial disrupter?
The introduction of distributed ledger technology (DLT), with the most common variation known as ...
Historically, how and when do economic powers change?
In recent years, we have seen considerable changes in economic power from Japan in the 1980s and ...
Is Elon Musk right about AI?
Despite opposing the development of AI last year, warning of the "profound risks to society ...
US regulators flex their muscles in Sam Bankman-Fried trial
When rumours emerged of financial difficulties with billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto ex...
Is immaculate disinflation within reach?
If we look at the major central banks worldwide, it would appear that inflation is under control,...
Singapore is leading the Southeast Asia FinTech market
It is no secret that investors seem to be re-engaging with the FinTech sector, with global intere...
Would you want to be in the shoes of the Japanese central bank?
While the Japanese economy is improving and we are on the verge of moving from negative to positi...
India or the US, which stock-market boom has more weight?
Recently, we have seen a lot of press coverage on the Indian and the US stock markets, both of wh...
Can South Korea replicate Japans stock market reforms?
Those who follow the APAC region will be aware of Japan's thriving stock market, exceeding th...
Investors switched off, Warren Buffett switched on
The old Oracle of Omaha has done it again, spotting an arbitrage opportunity when the Japanese st...
Geopolitical risks and global markets
As the Ukraine/Russia war continues and friction emerges across the Middle East, it is important ...
Ongoing demographic changes in the APAC region
It is easy to discount ongoing demographic changes as something for the economists, governments a...
S&P Credit Ratings for APAC countries
Expectations that interest rates will begin to fall relatively soon have seen some emerging marke...
Understanding Synthetic Investment Positions
The global futures and options market has grown considerably over the last 50 years and, in many ...
Growing interest in non-traditional investments
In bull markets, investors tend to focus on equities and the potential for long-term capital grow...
Forecast APAC technological advancements in 2024
As we move into 2024, the APAC region has high expectations for technological advances. We know t...
What does 2024 hold from the cryptocurrency market?
While overall, it has been a challenging year for investment markets across the globe, the last c...
Is there really such a thing as a New Year rally?
As we approach the New Year, you will often hear mention of the "New Year rally", which...
Economic forecast for top 10 APAC economies
As investors start to look towards 2024, we thought it might be interesting to look at the IMF ec...
Is the APAC region ready for T+1 settlement?
When the US decides to make wholesale changes to investment markets, the rest of the world will u...
Is blockchain a financial services industry game changer?
There is no doubt that the development of blockchain will impact all areas of business, with a pa...
Is there such a thing as an Asian market?
Looking from afar, from Europe or America, it is very easy to label the Far East as an "Asia...
Systematic Risk vs Unsystematic Risk
It's important to understand the concept before looking at specific examples of systematic an...
Currency, the often forgotten factor for international investors
It is no secret that the Hong Kong stock market has enjoyed a period of relative joy, working wit...
OECD economic and inflation projections for leading APAC economies
The Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) recently updated numerous econo...
ETF will allow Hong Kong investors to invest in Saudi Arabia
It is fair to say that the Hong Kong authorities have been extremely proactive since the launch o...
Thailand authorities looking to boost trade with Gulf nations
As more countries and trade organisations worldwide look towards the APAC region for future growt...
APAC region continues to lead the IPO market
While IPOs are often considered in isolation from the broader market, they are powerful indicator...
What are the attractions of junk bonds?
In recent days, the Japanese authorities have begun to clear the way for a rebirth of the Japanes...
Recent survey highlights importance of ETFs
The BBH 6th Annual Greater China ETF Investor Survey has cast a fascinating light on the world of...
FinTech trends emerging in APAC markets
While US and UK interest rates may have peaked, it has undoubtedly been a challenging 2023 for th...
Asia-Pacific registering massive growth in ETF trading
Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) have seen huge growth in trading volumes in recent years. They are no...
List of different investment markets in Hong Kong
For many years now, Hong Kong has been seen as a bridge between the East and the West, attracting...
The Rise of Asian Multinational Corporations
When looking at the world of Asian multinational corporations, many names come to mind, such as A...
New Zealand: Economic pressure and blossoming trade agreements
Often seen as the poor cousin of Australia, in the long term, APAC investors will overlook New Ze...
Common Mistakes to Avoid in Day Trading
While traditional investment trends change over time, the trials and tribulations of a day trader...
Is Japan emerging from the economic shadows?
Since the 1980s/90s, when the Japanese economy began to waver, it has been dangerous to call the ...
Investment magnet: A history of the ASEAN trading bloc
While we often focus on the APAC region when it comes to Far East economies, trading arrangements...
Hong Kong and Singapore: The Asian Tigers of Finance
While China has a huge presence in the Far East, it is essential to note the position and influen...
South Korea: The Hidden Gem of East Asia’s Emerging Markets
While the continent of Asia provides a degree of intrigue and mystery for overseas investors, muc...
Investing in Far East Start-ups: The Rise of Entrepreneurship in Asia
In the 1980s, Japan was a global powerhouse, with the economy and the business sector leading the...
Unlocking Opportunities: The Power of Regional Diversification in the APAC Market
As the APAC markets become more important for global investors, you must understand the power of ...
Rise of Fintech in APAC: Disrupting the Investment Landscape
When looking at the APAC investment market over recent years, FinTech will feature prominently. S...
APAC survey highlights changing working environment
The Asia-Pacific Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2023, produced by PricewaterhouseCoopers, cast ...
Different aspects of the APAC technological revolution
To identify investments of the future, it is essential to be able to extrapolate current trends. ...
Indonesian economy: Steady as she goes
Indonesia is forecast to be one of the largest economies in the world within the next 20 years, w...
Emerging APAC investment markets
A recent report by Acclime has given a fascinating insight into emerging APAC investment markets ...
Trade between Hong Kong and the UK
A recent update (from the Office for National Statistics) on trade between the UK and Hon...
Employment market trends in the APAC region
Many experts believe that stock markets will recover in 2023 as the threat of global inflation su...
Why is the APAC region key to the global cashless payments sector?
It is common knowledge that the APAC region has one of the world's most dynamic and fastest-g...
Australian mining sector eyeing growth in Saudi Arabia
While Australia is often discounted when discussing APAC economies, it is part of the official AP...
Why are APAC companies more appreciative of new financial regulations?
Recently, we have seen significant financial developments in the APAC region in the areas of ...
IMF issues new update on APAC economies
The IMF has issued an update on the global economy, with one report focusing on the APA...
Emerging Investment Opportunities in Southeast Asia
As we enter the post-COVID era, many investors are looking towards emerging markets. Th...
What makes the Singapore economy so unique?
When looking at economic performance in the APAC region, you will likely come across Singapore...
APAC investment in AI to reach $49 billion by 2026
A report by IDC has cast a fascinating light on the APAC region and the ongoing development of AI...
The future of payment systems in the Asia-Pacific region
A MasterCard report has highlighted a considerable increase in the incorporation of new technolog...
The Silk Road: The original East-West trading route
Sometimes, as investors and traders, it is interesting to look back on history to see how the tra...
Global Investment Strategy: Balancing Risk and Reward in a Complex World
As the APAC region grows in size and economic influence, many investors are now reviewing their&n...
Navigating the APAC Financial Market: Opportunities and Challenges
While you will often hear reference to the APAC financial market, this comprises many different&n...
Investing in the APAC Region: Trends and Best Practices
Environmental, Social and corporate Governance (ESG) is a phenomenon which has taken over the inv...
Should we expect cryptocurrency contagion to spread in 2023?
It is common knowledge that Hong Kong and Singapore are looking to become crypto hubs of the futu...
Fastest growing economies in the APAC region
In recent weeks we have seen several reports suggesting that the APAC region will be the economic...
Could AI fuelled trading encourage self-fulfilling prophecies?
While we have looked at technical analysis as a form of identifying changing trends, there is a n...
How did the major APAC indices perform in 2022?
Looking back over 2022, there is no doubt that global issuesimpacted the APAC region. Even&n...
Wealth Management, fuelled by a youthful APAC workforce
Wealth management and asset management are already prevalent in the lifestyles of ...
The growing economic power of the APAC region
The growing economic and financial power of the APAC region is expected to come to the ...
Do investors underestimate the role of global custodians?
Hong Kong and China's role and presence within the global investment scene have gro...
RCEP trade arrangement could revolutionise APAC region
While the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) may attract little media coverage ou...
Family office report reveals investment trends for 2023
A joint report published by Raffles Family Office and Campden Wealth has cast a fascina...
Are global regulations holding back Asian businesses?
Over the last few months, there have been calls to spin off the HSBC Asian operation into a separ...
The changing stock market power axis in the Far East
If we look at Far Eastern financial markets today, the power axis has changed dramatically over t...
APAC countries extend relations with UK financial services
The subjects of global investment, diversification and access to overseas markets are front ...
Hong Kong, the financial bridge between China and the West
Hong Kong and China began working with the "Stock Connect" system only a decade ago. Th...
Traditional banks to take advantage of plunging FinTech valuations
There is no doubt that the FinTech market has been one of the major success storie...
Is financial innovation still alive and kicking in the Far East?
Historically, Far East markets have been a hotbed of innovation and new technology in an ever-cha...
How well do you know APAC country credit ratings?
Sovereign credit ratings are integral to the running of any government and the prosperity of ...
APAC frontier markets at the beck and call of US dollar
It is fair to say that since the financial crisis of 2008, there have been many challenges for de...
How do Chinese stock markets compare to their US counterparts?
While the Far East has been extremely active in the trading of goods and commodities fo...
Is contrarian investing a viable global investment strategy?
Short-term traders often adopt a contrarian investment strategy to make money from mispricing. Th...
How old is the Hong Kong Stock Exchange?
The introduction and expansion of the CONNECT trading system between Hong Kong and mainland ...
Have you heard of the Milken Institute Global Opportunity Index?
The Milken Institute Global Opportunity Index is a valuable measure of how attractive a...
Does new technology help or hinder recovery from Black Swan events?
Over the years, we have seen considerable developments in trading technology, encouraging gl...
Are simple moving average charts any use to traders?
You can use many types of technical trading strategies to monitor share prices and, more importan...
Do international companies give you global diversification?
When looking at your portfolio of investments, it is sensible to look at diversification as a mea...
Don’t forget the post-trade services!
Here at Global Investment Strategy Hong Kong, we focus on trade execution, lower latenc...
How have trading volumes changed on the Hang Seng index?
As execution-only traders look for opportunities to maximise profits, liquidity is an e...
Hong Kong now a vital element of any global investment strategy
Those undertaking a global investment strategy today must consider investing in Hong Ko...
How has the Hang Seng performed against the FTSE100 and Nikkei?
As short-term/execution-only traders, it is easy to get caught in the moment and overlook the bro...
What are the most volatile sectors for execution-only day traders?
As a trader, you require a degree of volatility when looking at a particular stock or sector. Aut...
Does heavy Hang Seng financial/IT weighting help traders?
Those who follow the Hang Seng market will be aware there is a hefty weightin...
ByteDance looking towards microchip self-sufficiency
The Chinese technology sector is at the centre of a new trend with companies now i...
Has the Sri Lankan crisis prompted financial contagion?
The Sri Lankan economy is in meltdown, the political system is broken, and the population gr...
Why is Malaysia FinTech failing to capitalise on growth in Islamic finance?
Many experts are scratching their heads, unsure how the Malaysian FinTech market h...
Hong Kong, 25 years of financial success
Over the last few days, we have seen much mention, discussion and analysis of Hong Kong since sov...
Singapore’s bid to become a digital currency powerhouse
While initially, governments around the world ignored cryptocurrencies/digital currencies, they h...
Is Hong Kong on the verge of a cashless society?
A recent report by Visa has cast a fascinating light on the potential for a cashless society in t...
Hong Kong insurance market attracting European interest
Hong Kong is widely seen as the international gateway to China, with systems such as Connect ...
Sri Lanka confirms expected default on sovereign debt repayments
While Sri Lanka confirms expected default on sovereign debt repaymentsthere are hi...
Vietnam in talks to extend UK trading arrangement
For the first time in three years, the Vietnamese government was able to attend the Joi...
JPMorgan turns bullish on Chinese tech stocks
Financial giant JPMorgan has turned bullish on Chinese tech stocks with a new era of pro-tech reg...
UBS identifies investment themes for ESG investors
While many investment trends have come and gone, it seems that ESG (Environmental, Social and Gov...
APAC region benefiting as techs come home
An ongoing disagreement regarding accountancy practices for overseas companies listed i...
Are you grasping global investment opportunities?
As a day trader, technical trader or long-term trader, the world is literally your oyst...
Brokers told: Go global or go home
In the cutthroat world of stockbroking, global investmentservices are now an integral part o...
Low latency and technical trading, a match made in heaven?
In recent years we have seen an increase in the number of day traders and short-term tr...
Has technology disrupted client-broker relations?
There is a general misconception that technological developments have ultimately disrupted/broken...
Do you have confidence in your broker?
As a broker offering global clearing services, safe custody, trade execution and around-the-clock...
What is back-to-back clearing?
There are many different elements to the clearing system, one of which is known as back-to-back c...
Custody and clearing services, how do they work?
Custody and clearing services are a vital part of the trading process, even if they tend to go un...
Is low latency execution really that important?
There are many aspects to consider when looking at trade execution-only services. ...
Investors gambling on Beijing trade boost with Russia
Amidst the ongoing turmoil in the Ukraine, the Chinese government has offered to assist in findin...
Regulated by the SFC, what does it mean for you?
As a company based in Hong Kong, offering investment services, we are authorised and regulated by...
What are global investment services?
Global investment services is a term regularly used for an array of different investment ...
What should you expect from an execution-only trading service?
The execution-only trading services of 20 years ago are a distant memory, overtaken ...
FinTech is more than just a buzzword
While many buzzwords come and go, FinTech is having a real impact on financial services t...
Unlocking the value of frontier markets
While developed and emerging markets tend to grab the headlines, there is ren...
Is your broker delivering on post-trade services?
Due to different time zones and markets around the world, it is now possible to trade a&n...
Investors waking up to Vietnam digital revolution
The recent announcement that Vietnam’s economy grew by 2.6% during 2021 reflects the challe...
Beijing stock exchange opens a new era for Chinese entrepreneurs
Investors and businesses have welcomed the creation of a new Beijing stock exchange that wil...
Starting a Hedge Fund in Hong Kong – Choosing your Prime Broker
The relationship between a hedge fund and its prime broker is the most important one when it come...
The Difference Between a Prime Broker and a Custodian
For trade execution to take place efficiently and for all parties to have confidence in an indivi...
What is a Prime Broker?
Prime brokers are a vital aspect of the global market architecture. Prime brokerage services faci...
What is a Global Clearing Firm Like in Hong Kong?
Clearing is the process through which purchases and sales of a variety of assets and securities a...
Hong Kong Stock Market vs. US Stock Market
When it comes to global markets, the US stock market has a commanding lead over its rivals. When ...
Trading Hours of the Global Market
If you intend to trade on the global markets, you need to know different exchanges’ opening...
How to Buy Hong Kong Shares From the UK
The Asia-Pacific region is increasingly being seen as the engine of future global economic growth...
A Prime Broker’s Regulatory Obligations in Hong Kong
Prime brokers offering trade execution services to clients in Hong Kong are expected to comply wi...
What is the Difference Between a Clearing Firm and a Custodian Firm?
There is a vast range of industry terms used across global markets. Many of these terms can be co...
Hong Kong Forex Trading Strategies
While political tensions have shone a light on the future of the HKD/USD currency peg, it hasn&rs...
What are the Regulations Around Execution-only Trading in Hong Kong?
In 2019, Hong Kong’s Securities and Future Commission (SFC) introduced new rules that impac...
A Helpful Glossary of Financial Terms
The number of terms, acronyms, and abbreviations relating to global financial markets, investing,...
Hong Kong Regulatory Framework
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a new regulatory framework for...
How Does Low-touch Trading Impact the Market?
Global trading markets are continuing to evolve. When it comes to trade execution, the shift from...
Choosing the Best Clearing Broker in the Hong Kong Market
You need to be confident that your money reaches the correct destination when you’re comple...
Finding the Best Brokers for Trade Execution in APAC
When it comes to trading and investing, your choice of online brokerage will greatly impact your ...
Ways to Achieve Low Latency Trade Execution
Speed is of the essence when it comes to effective trade execution. Contemporary markets are fast...
How is a Trade Executed in Hong Kong?
Trade execution is often misunderstood. As is commonly believed, it doesn’t refer to when a...
An Explanation of the Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company (HKSCC)
A key component of Hong Kong’s financial services architecture is the Hong Kong Securities ...
An Explanation of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority
When it comes to global trade execution in a particular market, it can be helpful to understand t...
How to Trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is now the fifth largest in the world when judged by market capitali...
HKex Financial Calendar- Key Closure Date
Anyone who uses the services of the HKex for trades and investment purposes needs to be aware of ...
Understanding Clearing House Automated Transfer System in Hong Kong – USD & GBP
One of the critical pieces of financial architecture in Hong Kong is the Clearing House Automated...
What is brokerage clearing?
Brokerage clearing services are offered by clearing brokers who play a vital role in the securiti...
Global clearing, prime services and safe custody services for the HKEX
With our base in the city and our team’s extensive knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region, GI...
David Streatfield joins GIS HK
As a clear sign of our ambition to provide a leading service to clients across the Asia-Pacific r...
A breakdown of global clearing systems and safe custody.
Over the course of the last twenty years, globalisation has become the norm for most industries. ...
GIS NED Appointment
Non-Executive Director appointment in the Company’s main operating company, GIS The ...
Global Investment Strategy Trading Update
Following completion of the reporting period to 31 March 2018, Octagonal provides the follow...
OCT – HKG licence award
Octagonal PLC is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary Global Investment Strategy ...
When Everyone Is AAA, Is Anyone Really AAA?
Credit ratings are designed to distinguish risk, but when the highest grades become commonplace, ...
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